Start Bhayshul Tuten or Jonathan Taylor?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 11.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 10.3 pts/game).
Bhayshul Tuten and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.8 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.3 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bhayshul Tuten vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 11.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.8 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or Jonathan Taylor?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts CLE (easy) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Bhayshul Tuten draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.